Ocala Multiple DUIs Attorney
Experienced Marion County DWI Defense for Repeat DUI Offenses
If you were arrested as a first-time DUI offender, although the consequences were still serious, you probably only faced misdemeanor charges. Subsequent DUI convictions can put you in a much more grave position, leading to felony charges being filed against you. If convicted, you could face a minimum of one year in state prison, along with increased fines and other stiff punishment.
Understanding Felony DUI Consequences in Florida
Florida law can lead to the escalation of a DUI charge from misdemeanor to felony under several different circumstances:
- Your DUI resulted in the serious injury of another person
- Your DUI resulted in the death of another person
- You have been arrested for your third DUI offense within ten years
- You have committed four or more DUI offenses, without time limit
A third or fourth DUI conviction can land you in jail for up to five years, lead to fines up to $5,000 and probation terms of one to five years. While a third DUI conviction can lead to a license suspension of up to 10 years, a fourth conviction puts you at risk of permanently losing your driver's license. In addition to these hefty penalties, you will also carry a tarnished criminal record with you. A felony conviction can even keep you from getting a job or a loan.
Aggressive DUI Defense Strategies in Ocala
At Dunham & Ingram LLC we are fully dedicated to aggressively defending you against your charges. We proudly represent clients in both Marion County and Ocala and are well-equipped to help you fight repeat DUI charges. Our firm can work with prosecutors to have your charge lowered to a misdemeanor and to mitigate the consequences you could be facing.
If you have been arrested, it is imperative that you work quickly to retain the legal counsel of a trusted defense lawyer. Do not delay another moment in obtaining the legal defense that you deserve.